Instead of scanning iCloud for illegal content, Apple’s tech will locally flag inappropriate images for kids. And adults are getting an opt-in nudes filter too.
The NSA’s ability to compel private entities to modify their products is spurious. The FBI famously bullied Lavabit out of existence, but they would have a much more challenging time with a company that has lawyers and throngs of fans. I’m sure you heard of the FBI tried to have Apple develop an exploit and Apple successfully refused. And that’s the FBI: the NSA has broad surveillance power, but their ability to tell a private company to modify their products is basically non-existent.
But again, doing something like disabling the hardware modem is just not a realistic step most people would even consider.
The NSA’s ability to compel private entities to modify their products is spurious. The FBI famously bullied Lavabit out of existence, but they would have a much more challenging time with a company that has lawyers and throngs of fans. I’m sure you heard of the FBI tried to have Apple develop an exploit and Apple successfully refused. And that’s the FBI: the NSA has broad surveillance power, but their ability to tell a private company to modify their products is basically non-existent.
But again, doing something like disabling the hardware modem is just not a realistic step most people would even consider.